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7th December 2011

Indigo Delivers Gift Solutions in Time for the Holidays

Chapters IndigoIndigo, Chapters, Coles and the refreshed indigo.ca website make it easy for Canadians to navigate the year’s busiest shopping season. Shoppers who are tight on time and budget will find great deals, inspired gift solutions and free shipping coast-to-coast on most purchases over $25 at Indigo’s stress-free one-stop holiday shop. To ensure that gifts arrive by December 24th online holiday shoppers can check shipping deadline details online. Read the rest of this entry »

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7th December 2011

The Most Wanted Gift Cards in 2011

cardswapFor the fifth consecutive year, gift cards are expected to be the most popular holiday gift. But with more and more Canadian retailers now offering gift cards, making the right choice can be overwhelming. Fortunately, CardSwap has released their list of the five most sought after gift cards this holiday season.  As Canada’s largest online gift card marketplace, CardSwap has the inside track on which gift cards are most popular. Read the rest of this entry »

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7th December 2011

Salvation Army Warns of Door-to-Door Canvassing

The Salvation Army is issuing a warning to Canadians nationwide regarding a door-to-door Christmas collection scam. Over the weekend and early this week, The Salvation Army has received complaints about an individual going door to door in Barrie soliciting monetary and toy donations on behalf of The Salvation Army. Read the rest of this entry »

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7th December 2011

Yangaroo Announces Receipt Of Financing Proposal

YANGAROOSecure digital media distribution company YANGAROO Inc. has  announced that it has received a non-binding financing proposal for up to $1,250,000 of debt financing. The Company also wishes to offer shareholders further details and clarification on its proposed share consolidation. Read the rest of this entry »

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7th December 2011

Sears Operation Wish Teams With Canadians To Send Holiday Cheer To Our Troops

Sears CanadaCanadians who want to send their well wishes and messages of thanks to Canadian troops and their families this holiday season can write their messages on a huge banner in several Sears stores across the country or post them on a special website, thanks to a program being unveiled today by Sears Canada in coordination with the Mainland BC Military Family Resource Centre and the Director General Personnel and Family Support Services (DGPFSS). Read the rest of this entry »

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7th December 2011

IMGA Boosts Prize Money To 1 Million Euro With ProSiebenSat.1 Games Deal

IMGAThe International Mobile Gaming Awards (IMGA) have announced the Platinum Sponsorship of ProSiebenSat.1 Games, the second largest media group in Europe. As well as supporting the Awards as a sponsor, ProSiebenSat.1 Games will give IMGA winners access to their expertise in the field of integrated communications through a package of media exposure worth up to one million euros. Read the rest of this entry »

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7th December 2011

Another Location Is No Longer Secret In The Secret World

funcomFuncom has released a new location video from the upcoming, modern-day MMO ‘The Secret World’. The Scorched Desert is a playfield set in Egypt and the new video showcases some of the hidden dangers and enemies the players will face in this area. Read the rest of this entry »

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7th December 2011

Hockey Night In Canada The Only CanCon To Make The Top Ten In TV Ratings

OrbyAm I the only one who finds the Top Ten ratings list released yesterday by Global TV to be more than a little disheartening? While I admit I do watch some of the shows on that list, why is it that not one Canadian-produced TV show other than Hockey Night In Canada made the Top Ten? Where is Flashpoint? Once Upon A Time? What about Endgame? Oh wait, Showcase cancelled that one – and as specialty channels don’t seem to enter into this ratings game, you could argue that Endgame doesn’t count – but it was a really good show and I still hold a grudge against Showcase for shutting it down. Human Target and Rookie Blue would’ve looked nice on that list too – if they hadn’t been cancelled. Read the rest of this entry »

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7th December 2011

HBO Canada Rings In The New Year With Blockbuster Line-up

hbo canadaKick off 2012 in style with an updated premium line-up from HBO Canada, a multiplex channel of Astral?s The Movie Network (Eastern Canada) and Corus Entertainment?s Movie Central (Western Canada). With programming available in High Definition, on demand and on line, subscribers have exclusive access to the latest buzz-worthy series and documentaries from HBO, and all-new Canadian programming and specials, where they want and when they want. Read the rest of this entry »

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7th December 2011

Global Game Jam Next Month

global game jamThe International Game Developers’ Association annual sleep deprivation weekend is fast approaching, and applications for Site Hosts are still being accepted. I’m referring of course to the annual Global Game Jam, which will be held this coming January 27th through 29th. Some Canadian locations have already been announced, but I’m sure there will be more to come as the event gets closer. Read the rest of this entry »

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